John 11:5
New International Version
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

New Living Translation
So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus,

English Standard Version
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

Berean Standard Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

Berean Literal Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

King James Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

New King James Version
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

New American Standard Bible
(Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister, and Lazarus.)

NASB 1995
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

NASB 1977
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

Amplified Bible
Now Jesus loved and was concerned about Martha and her sister and Lazarus [and considered them dear friends].

Christian Standard Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha, her sister, and Lazarus.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha, her sister, and Lazarus.

American Standard Version
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus loved Martha and her sister and brother.

English Revised Version
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus loved Martha, her sister, and Lazarus.

Good News Translation
Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

International Standard Version
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

Majority Standard Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

NET Bible
(Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.)

New Heart English Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Weymouth New Testament
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

World English Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesus was loving Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus,

Berean Literal Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus was loving Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister Mary, and Lazarus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister Mary, and Lazarus.

New American Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

New Revised Standard Version
Accordingly, though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Now Yeshua did love Martha and Maryam and Lazar.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Now, Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Godbey New Testament
Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus, with Divine love.

Haweis New Testament
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Mace New Testament
now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Weymouth New Testament
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Worrell New Testament
Now Jesus was loving Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Worsley New Testament
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Lazarus
4When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” 5Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6So on hearing that Lazarus was sick, He stayed where He was for two days,…

Cross References
John 15:9
As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

John 13:1
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 10:17
The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.

John 17:23
I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.

John 21:15-17
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.

1 John 4:9-10
This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Romans 5:8
But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

1 John 3:16
By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

1 John 4:19
We love because He first loved us.

Matthew 22:37-39
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’


Treasury of Scripture

Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

loved.

John 11:8,36
His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? …

John 15:9-13
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love…

John 16:27
For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

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John 11
1. Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.
45. Many Jews believe.
47. The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.
49. Caiaphas prophesies.
54. Jesus hides himself.
55. At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.














Now Jesus loved
The word "loved" here is translated from the Greek word "ἀγαπάω" (agapaō), which signifies a deep, selfless, and sacrificial love. This is the same root used in the famous John 3:16, indicating the profound nature of Jesus' affection. In the context of the Gospel of John, this love is not merely emotional but is demonstrated through action and truth. Jesus' love for Martha, Mary, and Lazarus is a reflection of His divine nature, emphasizing that His actions are motivated by genuine care and concern for individuals.

Martha
Martha is often remembered for her role in the account of Jesus visiting her home, where she was busy with preparations while her sister Mary sat at Jesus' feet (Luke 10:38-42). Her mention here highlights her importance in the narrative and her close relationship with Jesus. Historically, Martha represents the active, service-oriented aspect of faith, which is essential in the Christian life. Her inclusion in this verse underscores that Jesus' love extends to those who serve diligently, even when they may feel overlooked.

and her sister
The phrase "her sister" refers to Mary, who is often depicted as contemplative and devoted, sitting at Jesus' feet and listening to His teachings. This phrase connects the two sisters, showing that Jesus' love is not limited to one type of personality or role. It reflects the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry, where both action and contemplation are valued. The mention of "her sister" without a name here may also suggest the close-knit nature of the family and the communal aspect of Jesus' love.

and Lazarus
Lazarus, the brother of Martha and Mary, is central to the narrative of John 11, where Jesus raises him from the dead. His name, derived from the Hebrew "Eleazar," means "God has helped," which is prophetic of the miracle that Jesus performs. Lazarus' inclusion in this verse highlights the personal nature of Jesus' miracles and His power over life and death. The love Jesus has for Lazarus is not just a familial affection but also a divine love that transcends human limitations, pointing to the hope of resurrection and eternal life for all believers.

(5) Now Jesus loved Martha.--It is not easy to see the connection of this verse with that which precedes, or with that which immediately follows. The fact of His abiding two days where He was, seems indeed opposed to the thought of His special love for the family. The most probable explanation is that which connects John 11:5-7 together, and makes the love the motive for going into Judaea again.

The word rendered "loved" here is different from that in John 11:3. There the word signifies the love of tender affection; here the word, means the love of chosen friendship. (Comp. John 20:2; John 21:15 et seq.) The difference here is not to be explained, as it frequently has been, by the difference in the persons who were the objects of the love; but by the difference of the persons whose words we read. In the language of the sisters, whose hearts are moved by the brother's illness, the word of fullest emotion is natural. In the language of the Evangelist the other word is no less so.

It will be observed that in this verse, as in John 11:19 et seq., Martha takes the first place as the elder sister. . . .

Verse 5. - Now Jesus loved (ἠγάπα) Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. "Felix familia!" (Bengel). Martha is here mentioned first, because in all probability the head of the household. The love of selection, friendship, or esteem is the result of long acquaintance, and reveals "the fragmentariness of the evangelic records" (Westcott); see note on ver. 3.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

loved
Ἠγάπα (Ēgapa)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.

Martha
Μάρθαν (Marthan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3136: Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

her
αὐτῆς (autēs)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

sister
ἀδελφὴν (adelphēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 79: A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Lazarus.
Λάζαρον (Lazaron)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2976: Probably of Hebrew origin; Lazarus, the name of two Israelites.


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